Haider called for collective action to mitigate the effects of climate change. He said, “The prospects of climate change are staring at us in our face and it is high time we understand the seriousness of this phenomenon. The concerns arising out of climate change cannot be addressed only by the government or the academia, but each and every member of the society.”

 

He added that simple things like saving energy and water, liquid and solid waste management, rainwater harvesting etc. can help in reversing the effects of climate change.

 

Haider said that the Gujarat state action plan on climate change, which incorporates nine thematic areas, is being revisited with additional targets and objectives to align with the national commitment for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

 

 

“We are ensuring that carbon footprints should not increase while augmenting infrastructure and taking up activities on various fronts. Given the higher vulnerability of rural areas to the ill-effects of climate change, we are going to incorporate ingredients of climate resilience under the Government of India’s Gram Panchayat District Plan (GPDP) for rural areas,” the official said.

 

 

Source ( The Times Of India)